The historic Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler held its first race in 1974. The events’ growth over the years has been an exciting journey, as we have watched participants challenge themselves, families grow closer, the running community become stronger, and so many runners reach milestones they once only dreamed …
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The historic Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler held its first race in 1974. The events’ growth over the years has been an exciting journey, as we have watched participants challenge themselves, families grow closer, the running community become stronger, and so many runners reach milestones they once only dreamed of.
Join more than 3,000 runners on a historic course that has hosted participants from around the globe. The 10 mile run, 4 and more mile run/walk, and Amazing Mile Children’s Run invite men, women, and children of all ages and abilities to participate. The festivities begin Thursday night with packet pick-up, and continue Friday with the Amazing Mile Children’s Run, and a fun, family-friendly festival in downtown Lynchburg. On Saturday, thousands will take part in the 10 mile run and our 4+ mile run/walk. The Lynchburg Road Runners Club, founded in 1973 to organize the Virginia 10 Miler, continues to own and organize the Moore & Giles 10 Miler and its associated events.
In terms of the course, runners proceed north on Langhorne Road for 3 miles, the first 1.5 miles are downhill after which runners climb Langhorne Road to Rivermont Terrace reaching the 3 mile mark and proceeding onto Rivermont Terrace. After a short distance on Rivermont Terrace, runners turn east onto historic Rivermont Avenue running past Randolph College (4/6 mile) and continuing down Rivermont Avenue to Riverside Park (4.5 mile). The course proceeds clockwise through Riverside Park overlooking the James River. Runners return same route finishing up the infamous, 1.5 mile “Farm Basket” hill.
For the first time in the event’s history our shorter distance participants will run/walk Lynchburg’s newest trail extension (Langhorne Road Bridge), the challenge of Farm Basket Hill, and the excitement of finishing at E.C. Glass High School. The start and finish are the same.
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Poor Communication.
Race director Jeff "Happy to Help" Fedorko failed to respond back to me about a question that I had which wasn't addressed in the website. I've sent messages three times … MORE
Race director Jeff “Happy to Help” Fedorko failed to respond back to me about a question that I had which wasn’t addressed in the website. I’ve sent messages three times but to no avail. Okay, fine…if that’s how he’s going to treat the prospective runners like me, then I’m gone and will look for a different race. See ya. By the way, Jeff…don’t ever mention to anyone with these words “happy to help” if you aren’t going to do it at all.
Challenging course; great crowd support!
- This is a very challenging course even for the pros. Huge elevation gain from miles 1.5 to 3 and "The Farm Basket Hill" at mile 8.5. The final stretch … MORE
– This is a very challenging course even for the pros. Huge elevation gain from miles 1.5 to 3 and “The Farm Basket Hill” at mile 8.5. The final stretch is all uphill, and it’s brutal.
– The course is really scenic- starting out in midtown Lynchburg and winding up through the historic Rivermont neighborhood, past Randolph College, through lovely Riverside Park, and back.
– Very well organized for a small town race. Decent aid stations with water and gatorade. No energy gels or snacks.
– Crowd support is absolutely incredible. Local colleges send out their cheerleading teams, track teams, etc. to cheer you on, especially along the middle of the race.
– The weather is usually crisp at the start, but very warm by the finish. Almost always humid.
– Post-race food is just OK- pizza, fruit, bagels. No beer. 🙁
– Plenty of parking at “The Plaza” which is a 5-10 minute walk to the starting line.
Test yourself at the Virginia Ten Miler!
Tough course
Save energy for the turn around at the 5 mile mark. Huge hill. It was very well organized though and they have great post race food. There are lots of … MORE
Save energy for the turn around at the 5 mile mark. Huge hill. It was very well organized though and they have great post race food. There are lots of spectators to cheer the runners on which is nice. They usually have beautiful finisher medals too!